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The official order, released by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, stated that the appointment takes effect immediately, marking a shift in the party's leadership after DK Shivakumar, who previously served the role, took charge as the Karnataka Chief Minister.

Speaking to reporters following the swearing-in ceremony, Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said the Congress government would continue to focus on development-oriented and people-centric governance.

Hours after taking office, the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) issued a notification rolling out key bureaucratic appointments designed to anchor the Chief Minister's inner circle.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated Congress leader DK Shivakumar on assuming charge as Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday.

During his maiden cabinet briefing, Shivakumar said that many questioned why the free transport was limited to girls, which is why this expansion was announced. He said that students would have to apply for this pass after it is rolled out.

DK Shivakumar has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. Thirteen legislators were also sworn in as ministers. Senior leader G Parameshwar is the deputy chief minister. The new government aims to fulfill the Congress party's guarantees. The Prime Minister congratulated Shivakumar and assured central cooperation.

Shivakumar oath ceremony highlights: Karnataka CM-elect DK Shivakumar took oath as 18th chief minister of Karnataka. | India News

Congress leader D K Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's 34th chief minister on Wednesday. The swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru was attended by senior Congress leaders, chief ministers from Congress-ruled states, religious heads and other dignitaries. Shivakumar took the oath while carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, a gesture that drew attention during the ceremony. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara also took oath and is set to serve as deputy chief minister in the new government. A prominent Dalit leader, Parameshwara previously served as Home Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led administration and was Deputy Chief Minister in the Congress-JD(S) coalition government headed by H D Kumaraswamy between 2018 and 2019. He took the oath in the name of Dr B R Ambedkar.

G Parameshwara was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister, while 12 other ministers took oath and were inducted into the state cabinet. | India News

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Oath Taking Ceremony Highlights: The swearing-in ceremony is being held at Lok Bhavan's Glass House in Bengaluru.